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Doug J at 9:12am 01.31.09
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I'm planning to go sailing out of Mission Bay, San Diego, 2/6-8. The plan is to anchor free in Marin
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Well Seadaddler is finally in her home port slip at Burnt Store Marina. It was a great trip over fro
bad_com_pany at 7:29am 01.31.09
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am new to sailing and still clueless about everything but question is I am getting an order in on a
garylinger at 6:53am 01.31.09
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I just got a Xantrex Linklite battery monitor. I'm sure someone out there has experience with the i
David21149 at 5:00am 01.31.09
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We've got my Renault RC8D running but with little or no power and acceleration. What are the possibl
Eric on Selah at 3:39am 01.31.09
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Last year we took our year 2000 380 from Charlotte Harbor Florida down to the Keys and up the east c
jibes138 at 12:07am 01.31.09
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Anyone using the LED navigation lights? Recommendation for the aqua signal 25 series deck and steam
Ken13559 at 11:12pm 01.30.09
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Hello Peggy, Some weeks back I've changed the top gasket and joker valves to my Jabsco manual pump.
tagalong at 9:35pm 01.30.09
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I am looking for someone to sail my boat from Slidell to Mobile. Job will pay very well and I will
anikalela at 6:56pm 01.30.09
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I have a 2005 hunter 33. I am looking to get a Selden knock off if possible. My turnbuckle snapped
John at 6:46pm 01.30.09
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Okay, here's another question - maybe just a minor detail. I'll be pulling the keel stepped mast o
Blake at 4:43pm 01.30.09
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We are planning a trip to Lake Powell in April. Big lake with few Marinas. I have no idea what kind
Sea Drifter at 3:25pm 01.30.09
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My ODay 22 (1978) is designed to have 600 lbs lead in the keel. It is fine under sail, and I reef do
Franklin at 2:02pm 01.30.09
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I don't want this to turn into a thread war of which is better. It's more of a thread to discuss an
Don Guillette at 1:54pm 01.30.09
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When I lived in So Ca I conducted many sail trim seminars, 2 or 3 of which were under the auspices o
Maine Sail at 1:20pm 01.30.09
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I just returned from Yale Cordage from picking up my freshly spliced halyards (WOW is all I can say)
CaptDon01 at 12:47pm 01.30.09
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Anyone install an Autohelm 1000 on their Capri-18? Thinking of the ST1000 vs the ST2000. I think t
Ross at 10:49am 01.30.09
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I had a job today locating some water pipes that would freeze in very cold weather and correcting th
Nik at 9:30am 01.30.09
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How and where is the best way to mount an electric bilge pump in a 26D? The problem I am seeing is
Maine Sail at 5:30am 01.30.09
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After 20+ years I was due for a new Forstner bit set. While cruising through Fine Woodworking magazi

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mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 3:07pm 02.03.22
While I prefer to raise and lower the mast on the trailer, I do think it is important to have a way
Just found out my strut is severely compromised.
hollyclouse at 2:59pm 02.03.22
Thanks Denise for your response. It's a conundrum for sure. Not looking forward to it and what my o
mast raising
MacBeane at 2:58pm 02.03.22
Thanks for the advice guys. Topc I have seen your previous posts and looked at your drawing previou
Help to ID this type of windlass
cmachlan at 2:42pm 02.03.22
That's where I was leaning with it. Thank you so much guys. Now the problem is it's obsolete
Genoa question
rgranger at 2:36pm 02.03.22
A drifter is a genoa made from lighter than typical materials. It is used when the wind is very li
Help with halyards at mast head
knackers at 2:36pm 02.03.22
i just flick the spinnaker halyard behind the spreaders and tie off to the shroud attachments when n
Magazine subscription renewal alert
Leeward Rail at 2:22pm 02.03.22
Nowadays we receive three excellent mags -- Good Old Boat, Yachting Monthly, and Practical Boat Own
Swim ladder
jssailem at 2:18pm 02.03.22
Been thinking about that swim platform. Would be even better if you could create a way to fold it up
Why some boat owners should never attempt DIY repairs
Leeward Rail at 2:15pm 02.03.22
Everyone does a crap job at some point in their life. How else are competent pros and marine towing
Hunter 216 Centerboard sailtec hydraulic ram
boardman74 at 1:58pm 02.03.22
I have the 2 part Devcon that was purchased off of the Hunter site. Maybe 2 part epoxy was the wron
Oh My the Moorage Costs
Parsons at 1:41pm 02.03.22
From the Dutch that I have met, their cultural values are humility, practicality, and reason (plus b
mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 1:30pm 02.03.22
Well, Topcat, I would say you have a keeper there. Congrats!
Just found out my strut is severely compromised.
DeniseO30 at 1:27pm 02.03.22
Do you mean the propeller shaft strut? Measure measure measure determine the angle and look on site
Swim ladder
chip veres at 12:58pm 02.03.22
The platform Jssailem showed is even better if you add a 4-step telescoping ladder to it. Just prov
mast raising
topcat0399 at 12:46pm 02.03.22
Topcat's solution proves the old adage about skinning cats. No offense there, Top. To Macbeane's p
Magazine subscription renewal alert
FastOlson at 12:38pm 02.03.22
Thanks for the update. I used to subscribe to CW and Sail for many many years.... finally figured ou
mast raising
stickinthemud57 at 12:27pm 02.03.22
Topcat's solution proves the old adage about skinning cats. No offense there, Top. To Macbeane's pr
mast raising   (3)
topcat0399 at 12:22pm 02.03.22
I have a Venture V224, essentially same boats as your only with a poptop. I have fought all of the b
Oh My the Moorage Costs
Benny17441 at 12:08pm 02.03.22
The boat builder is taking the bridge down; of course they will charge Bezos for it by including it
125 Genoa
hollyclouse at 11:57am 02.03.22
Thanks! I appreciate all that you're sharing with me.

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